Wikipedia: Franz Kafka (IPA: [ˈfranʦ ˈkafka]) (July 3, 1883 – June 3, 1924) was one of the major German-language novelists and short story writers of the 20th century, whose unique body of writing — most of it incomplete, and published posthumously despite his wish that it be destroyed — has become iconic in Western literature.[1]

His most famous pieces of writing include his short story Die Verwandlung (The Metamorphosis) and his unfinished novel Das Schloß (The Castle). The adjective "kafkaesque" has come into common use to denote mundane yet absurd and surreal circumstances of the kind commonly found in Kafka's work.

This is a collection of Kafka's short works, including "The Hunger Artist," "Metamorphosis," "The Penal Colony" and "The Burrow". Kafka was, of course, a masterful author. These are all quite unique, rather depressing, artistically told tales; they were all enjoyable to read. I found his tendency to use animals to enact human phobias and neuroses interesting. I hadn't realized he used the device quite so often. His style is a little difficult at times; it's very unique, and has a very particular rhythm. There aren't many authors as recognizable as Kafka. 328 pgs
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